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$1.35B Mega Millions Prize Drawing Set for Friday Night

Mega Millions players will have another chance Friday night to end months of losing and finally win a jackpot that has grown to $1.35 billion.

What the Tech: Travel Planning

Planning to take a vacation sometime in 2023? Don't wait too long. Travel experts agree that January is the best time to plan and book any vacation for the coming year.

Don't Waste Your Money: Garage Storage

The new year is a time many of us start cleaning and organizing our homes to prepare for springtime.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control Partners With Virtual Dog Training Company GoodPup

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (AC&C) is thrilled to announce its partnership with GoodPup, a 1-on-1 positive reinforcement training service that can be accessed virtually at home and on your own schedule.

Mental Health Advocate Pushes For Suicide Prevention Legislation

In 2019, mental health advocate Fonda Bryant starting putting up suicide prevention signs in parking decks like Center City Green, after learning the deck had six suicides in four years.

Aviation Museum Renamed After 'Captain Sully'

The former Carolinas Aviation Museum is preparing for takeoff under a new name. The facility says it will now be called the Sullenberger Aviation Museum.

School Closings/Remote Learning Days for January 13th

Avery County Schools will be closed while Watauga and Ashe County Schools will operate on an inclement weather, remote learning day.

Governor Roy Cooper Bans TikTok & Other Apps On State Devices

Cybersecurity professionals have identified TikTok and WeChat as high-risk applications due to their lack of sufficient privacy controls and connections to countries that sponsor or support cyber-attacks against the United States.

Man Charged In Crash That Killed CMPD Officer Mia Goodwin Pleads Guilty

The man accused of causing the crash that killed CMPD Officer Mia Goodwin on I-85 appeared before a judge Thursday morning.

Body Found Along Road In Catawba County Identified

The Catawba County Sheriff's office says a motorist saw a body in a wood line near the intersection of Plateau Road and Tradewinds Street on Wednesday. Her cause of death is unknown.

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Kyle Larson To Try Indy 500-Coca-Cola 600 Double In 2024

Kyle Larson will attempt to race the Indianapolis 500 in 2024 with McLaren Racing in a joint effort with NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick.

Trump to Hold First Public 2024 Campaign Event in SC

Former President Trump is planning to hold the first public campaign event of his 2024 White House bid in the early-voting state of South Carolina.

New, Taller Barbie Doll is Aimed at Kids as Young as 3

Love her or loathe her, Barbie has been transformed again, this time into a version for children as young as 3.

Sustain Charlotte Advocates for Environment, Equity in Queen City

Sustain Charlotte's founder tells WCCB how the nonprofit works towards more environmentally and equitable growth in the Queen City.

Minimal Airline Delays, Cancellations a Day After US Outage

Delays and cancellations among flights across the United States were minimal on Thursday, a day after a system that offers safety information to pilots failed, grounding U.S. air traffic and leading to thousands of stranded travelers.

Butler High School's Big Man Has Them Ready For The Second Half Of The Season

The Butler Bulldogs head into the second half of their season with only one loss in the conference. A pretty impressive stat when you consider they play in one of the toughest conferences around, the Southwestern 4A.

Kevin Harvick To Retire at End of 2023 Season

The 2023 season will be Kevin Harvick’s 23rd and final year as a NASCAR Cup Series driver. The 47-year-old racer will retire after the season finale Nov. 5 at Phoenix Raceway.